Jorge De La Rosa vs. Buck Farmer — Career Comparison

Jorge De La Rosa built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jorge De La Rosa led in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 84), run prevention (ERA+ 87 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 77). Buck Farmer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 78). Role difference aside, Jorge De La Rosa holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.